> upper half of income earners Moot of us are in the upper half of income earners. Those are he people who are working hard and keeping the economy running. Bu

> upper half of income earners Moot of us are in the upper half of income earners. Those are he people who are working hard and keeping the economy running. But it is false to say these are the only victims. More taxes and more regulations inevitably means slower growth of small business leading to less employment of poor people. Not to mention the inflation that hurts the lower income half significantly more as it is an indirect tax on cash you hold.